Defending reporter ban, Justice Department argues stories on Trump’s ballroom project, Iran war threaten national security

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Sep 22, 11:31 PM 1 source: CNN
Justice Department says president can shut out reporters from the White House at his will, for national security
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Sep 23, 12:01 AM 1 source: CNN
Defending reporter ban, Justice Department argues stories on Trump’s ballroom project, Iran war threaten national security